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| + | == Description == | ||
| + | <!-- ''In the first part of the description, cover the history of the ship's creation and military application. In the second part, tell the reader about using this ship in the game. Add a screenshot: if a beginner player has a hard time remembering vehicles by name, a picture will help them identify the ship in question.'' --> | ||
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| + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian motor torpedo gun boat {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Starfighters"]]. As of [[Update "Starfighters"]], it is the only naval vessel in the game to be equipped with guided weapons. | ||
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| + | == General info == | ||
| + | === Survivability and armour === | ||
| + | <!-- ''Talk about the vehicle's armour. Note the most well-defended and most vulnerable zones, e.g. the ammo magazine. Evaluate the composition of components and assemblies responsible for movement and manoeuvrability. Evaluate the survivability of the primary and secondary armaments separately. Don't forget to mention the size of the crew, which plays an important role in fleet mechanics. Save tips on preserving survivability for the "Usage in battles" section. If necessary, use a graphical template to show the most well-protected or most vulnerable points in the armour.'' --> | ||
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| + | The only armour on this vehicle surrounds the two 40 mm main cannons, which can be useful for keeping the guns operational when coming under fire. However, the rest of the vehicle has no armour protection. | ||
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| + | The Saetta can survive a number of hits when dealing with gunboats, but higher-calibre cannons such as those on destroyers will have no trouble sinking it. | ||
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| + | The hull of this vessel is made up of 8 mm of steel, and the superstructure is made up of 4 mm of steel. | ||
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| + | === Mobility === | ||
| + | <!-- ''Write about the ship's mobility. Evaluate its power and manoeuvrability, rudder rerouting speed, stopping speed at full tilt, with its maximum forward and reverse speed.'' --> | ||
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| + | {{NavalMobility}} | ||
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| + | The Saetta has the highest top speed of any tier 2 italian boat. With such speed, it is often able to reach desirable locations on the map before the enemy is able to. | ||
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| + | == Armament == | ||
| + | === Primary armament === | ||
| + | <!-- ''Provide information about the characteristics of the primary armament. Evaluate their efficacy in battle based on their reload speed, ballistics and the capacity of their shells. Add a link to the main article about the weapon: <code><nowiki>{{main|Weapon name (calibre)}}</nowiki></code>. Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.'' --> | ||
| + | {{main|40 mm/70 Breda-Bofors type 107 (40 mm)}} | ||
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| + | ''Provide information about the characteristics of the primary armament. Evaluate their efficacy in battle based on their reload speed, ballistics and the capacity of their shells. Add a link to the main article about the weapon: <code><nowiki>{{main|Weapon name (calibre)}}</nowiki></code>. Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.'' | ||
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| + | === Special armament === | ||
| + | <!-- ''Depth charges, mines, rocket launchers and missiles are also effective in skilled hands and can take an off-guard opponent by surprise. Evaluate the ammunition of this type of armament and rate its performance in combat. If there are no special armaments, remove this section.'' --> | ||
| + | {{main|Nettuno}} | ||
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| + | ''Depth charges, mines, rocket launchers and missiles are also effective in skilled hands and can take an off-guard opponent by surprise. Evaluate the ammunition of this type of armament and rate its performance in combat. If there are no special armaments, remove this section.'' | ||
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| + | == Usage in battles == | ||
| + | <!-- ''Describe the technique of using this ship, the characteristics of her use in a team and tips on strategy. Abstain from writing an entire guide – don't try to provide a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Talk about the most dangerous opponents for this vehicle and provide recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of playing with this vehicle in various modes (AB, RB, SB).'' --> | ||
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| + | The guided missile is the Saetta's most unique feature. This missile can be used to attack ships quite effectively (usually it can destroy a smaller vessel in one hit), and is also very capable of destroying enemy aircraft, thanks to its proximity fuse. When using the missile, remember that the launcher cannot point directly forwards, and that the enemy must be near the sides or rear of the vessel before a firing solution is achieved. Also keep in mind that the missile is not very fast, and that it takes a considerable amount of time to reach the target. | ||
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| + | As for the main cannons, the Saetta's 40 mm Bofors are great for dealing with smaller boats. They can be used to sink destroyers, but it will usually take a considerable length of time to do so. The Saetta is equipped with a radar, and has a lead indicator for use in an anti-air role. The lead indicator, when used with the vehicle's 40 mm cannons, makes dealing with aircraft a breeze. | ||
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| + | This vessel has quite a high top speed, and is often able to reach favourable positions on the map before the enemy. This speed can also be used to help the vessel outflank the enemy and take them by surprise. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Since the Saetta is unable to survive more than a few hits from an enemy destroyer, it is recommended to stay away from their firing lines, and to keep to cover if possible. Certainly, it is almost never a good idea to engage an enemy destroyer at ranges above one or two kilometres. | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Modules === | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| + | ! Tier | ||
| + | ! Seakeeping | ||
| + | ! colspan="2" | Unsinkability | ||
| + | ! colspan="2" | Firepower | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | I | ||
| + | | Dry-Docking | ||
| + | | Tool Set | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | II | ||
| + | | Rudder Replacement | ||
| + | | Fire Protection System | ||
| + | | Smokescreen | ||
| + | | 40 mm HE-PFF | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | III | ||
| + | | Propeller Replacement | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | | Primary Armament Targeting | ||
| + | | Rocket Launcher | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | IV | ||
| + | | Engine Maintenance | ||
| + | | New Pumps | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | | Artillery Support | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |} | ||
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| + | === Pros and cons === | ||
| + | <!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' --> | ||
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| + | '''Pros:''' | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Equipped with guided missiles | ||
| + | * High speed | ||
| + | * Radar with lead indicator | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Cons:''' | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Lightly armoured | ||
| + | * Unsuited for fighting destroyers | ||
| + | * Unable to use torpedoes | ||
| + | |||
| + | == History == | ||
| + | The motor convertibles were fast attack coastal units of the Italian Navy which served between the late 1950s and early 1980s. These were versatile units to be used, through a rapid conversion of the armament, according to four versions: gunboat, gunboat / torpedo and minelayer. The armament could include 40/70 mm cannons and / or torpedo tubes in different configurations, which could be changed, going from one configuration to another, with a few hours' notice. The first of this type of unit was the Folgore, built in the Monfalcone shipyard, whose armament could not be defined as fully convertible, as the different operational predisposition did not contemplate the temporary landing of weapons and equipment, a factor that was reflected negatively during use, on the displacement and with the footprint of the bridge. The motorcycle and torpedo boat configuration did not include the loading of mines from the bottom, while the torpedo and minesail configuration did not ship torpedoes. | ||
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| + | The first truly convertible units of new design were those of the Lampo class followed by those of the Freccia class which, by embarking antisubmarine hoppers, could also carry out antisubmarine lookout duties. | ||
| + | |||
| + | The CRDA motor torpedoes, known with the abbreviation for having been made by the CRDA, the Cantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico in the factories of Monfalcone used as assault vehicles by the Royal Navy during the Second World War and derived from the German skeletons were also reconfigured as motor-convertible Lürssen type. [2] The surviving units became part of the Navy and some of these were modernized and refitted as motor convertible, the last of which was dismantled in 1979. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Media == | ||
| + | <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' --> | ||
| + | ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' | ||
| + | |||
| + | == See also == | ||
| + | <!-- ''Links to articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ||
| + | * ''reference to the series of the ship;'' | ||
| + | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --> | ||
| + | https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motocannoniera_convertibile | ||
| + | |||
| + | ''Links to articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ||
| + | |||
| + | * ''reference to the series of the ship;'' | ||
| + | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | ||
| + | |||
| + | == External links == | ||
| + | <!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ||
| + | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
| + | * ''encyclopedia page on the ship;'' | ||
| + | * ''other literature.'' --> | ||
| + | ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ||
| + | |||
| + | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
| + | * ''encyclopedia page on the ship;'' | ||
| + | * ''other literature.'' | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Italy boats}} | ||
Revision as of 20:43, 9 July 2020
Contents
Description
The MC 590, Saetta P-494 is a rank V Italian motor torpedo gun boat
with a battle rating of 4.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Starfighters". As of Update "Starfighters", it is the only naval vessel in the game to be equipped with guided weapons.
General info
Survivability and armour
The only armour on this vehicle surrounds the two 40 mm main cannons, which can be useful for keeping the guns operational when coming under fire. However, the rest of the vehicle has no armour protection.
The Saetta can survive a number of hits when dealing with gunboats, but higher-calibre cannons such as those on destroyers will have no trouble sinking it.
The hull of this vessel is made up of 8 mm of steel, and the superstructure is made up of 4 mm of steel.
Mobility
| Mobility Characteristics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Game Mode | Upgrade Status | Maximum Speed (km/h) | |
| Forward | Reverse | ||
| AB | |||
| Upgraded | 99 | 39 | |
| RB/SB | |||
| Upgraded | 74 | 29 | |
The Saetta has the highest top speed of any tier 2 italian boat. With such speed, it is often able to reach desirable locations on the map before the enemy is able to.
Armament
Primary armament
Provide information about the characteristics of the primary armament. Evaluate their efficacy in battle based on their reload speed, ballistics and the capacity of their shells. Add a link to the main article about the weapon: {{main|Weapon name (calibre)}}. Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.
Special armament
Depth charges, mines, rocket launchers and missiles are also effective in skilled hands and can take an off-guard opponent by surprise. Evaluate the ammunition of this type of armament and rate its performance in combat. If there are no special armaments, remove this section.
Usage in battles
The guided missile is the Saetta's most unique feature. This missile can be used to attack ships quite effectively (usually it can destroy a smaller vessel in one hit), and is also very capable of destroying enemy aircraft, thanks to its proximity fuse. When using the missile, remember that the launcher cannot point directly forwards, and that the enemy must be near the sides or rear of the vessel before a firing solution is achieved. Also keep in mind that the missile is not very fast, and that it takes a considerable amount of time to reach the target.
As for the main cannons, the Saetta's 40 mm Bofors are great for dealing with smaller boats. They can be used to sink destroyers, but it will usually take a considerable length of time to do so. The Saetta is equipped with a radar, and has a lead indicator for use in an anti-air role. The lead indicator, when used with the vehicle's 40 mm cannons, makes dealing with aircraft a breeze.
This vessel has quite a high top speed, and is often able to reach favourable positions on the map before the enemy. This speed can also be used to help the vessel outflank the enemy and take them by surprise.
Since the Saetta is unable to survive more than a few hits from an enemy destroyer, it is recommended to stay away from their firing lines, and to keep to cover if possible. Certainly, it is almost never a good idea to engage an enemy destroyer at ranges above one or two kilometres.
Modules
| Tier | Seakeeping | Unsinkability | Firepower | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Dry-Docking | Tool Set | |||
| II | Rudder Replacement | Fire Protection System | Smokescreen | 40 mm HE-PFF | |
| III | Propeller Replacement | Primary Armament Targeting | Rocket Launcher | ||
| IV | Engine Maintenance | New Pumps | Artillery Support | ||
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Equipped with guided missiles
- High speed
- Radar with lead indicator
Cons:
- Lightly armoured
- Unsuited for fighting destroyers
- Unable to use torpedoes
History
The motor convertibles were fast attack coastal units of the Italian Navy which served between the late 1950s and early 1980s. These were versatile units to be used, through a rapid conversion of the armament, according to four versions: gunboat, gunboat / torpedo and minelayer. The armament could include 40/70 mm cannons and / or torpedo tubes in different configurations, which could be changed, going from one configuration to another, with a few hours' notice. The first of this type of unit was the Folgore, built in the Monfalcone shipyard, whose armament could not be defined as fully convertible, as the different operational predisposition did not contemplate the temporary landing of weapons and equipment, a factor that was reflected negatively during use, on the displacement and with the footprint of the bridge. The motorcycle and torpedo boat configuration did not include the loading of mines from the bottom, while the torpedo and minesail configuration did not ship torpedoes.
The first truly convertible units of new design were those of the Lampo class followed by those of the Freccia class which, by embarking antisubmarine hoppers, could also carry out antisubmarine lookout duties.
The CRDA motor torpedoes, known with the abbreviation for having been made by the CRDA, the Cantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico in the factories of Monfalcone used as assault vehicles by the Royal Navy during the Second World War and derived from the German skeletons were also reconfigured as motor-convertible Lürssen type. [2] The surviving units became part of the Navy and some of these were modernized and refitted as motor convertible, the last of which was dismantled in 1979.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motocannoniera_convertibile
Links to articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the ship;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- encyclopedia page on the ship;
- other literature.
| Italy boats | |
|---|---|
| Motor torpedo boats | MC-490 · Freccia P-493 · MAS 555 · MAS 561 · MAS 569 |
| MS-15 · MS-53 · MS-472 · Stefano Turr · VAS 201 · GIS 811 · MC 485 | |
| Motor gun boats | MS-473 · MV-611 · Sparviero |
| Motor torpedo gun boats | Saetta P-494 |
| Gunboats | Albatros |
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